ABSTRACT
Several studies suggest that clients who complete CBT self-help homework assignments are more likely to improve than clients who do not (e.g. Burns and Nolen-Hoeksema 1991). In addition, Burns and Nolen-Hoeksema (1992) found that not completing homework assignments was a strong indicator of premature termination in CBT. Thus, the role of homework assignments in REBT and other approaches to cognitive behaviour therapy is not only theoretically important but shown from empirical studies to be practically important in engaging clients in therapy and enhancing treatment gains. This is because it enables clients to learn experientially rather than just intellectually, Consequently, pay particular attention to how you can encourage your clients to complete homework assignments between sessions.
